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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,121.14, 598,363.80 and 230,450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,121.14, 598,363.80 and 230,450.14 is: 345,491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,121.14 : 598,363.80 = 230,450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,121.14/598,363.80 = 230,450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,121.14x = 598,363.80 × 230,450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,121.14x = 137,893,021,480.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,893,021,480.93/399,121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,491.65

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